VERY RARE MOD54 ZUNDNADELBUCHSE PIKENBUCHSE NEEDLEGUN WITH HESSIAN QUADRANT REAR SIGHT.

SN 456. Cal. 14mm. This rifle is complete & all-matching down to the screwheads, including a built-in 29-1/2″ unnumbered spike bayonet which is reminiscient of the spike bayonet on the US M1888 Springfield Trapdoor rifle. SN “456” is marked on the bbl, receiver, bolt, buttplate, trigger guard assembly, bbl bands, rear sight and all screwheads. Bbl length is 29″. This rifle was made at Spandau and bears issue dates 1856 & 1857. The stock is made of walnut with Crown/FW cartouches that are clear and fairly crisp, although the 3 cartouches near the lower swing swivel are light. Rifle is unit marked on the buttplate tang “5.J.2.92”. The receiver and bolt are in the white, as are the bayonet & swivels. The bbl has been browned. Trigger guard & bbl bands are brass. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: This rifle is in extraordinary condition, both in terms of the quality of wood, as well as metal finish and consistency of its matching numbers. Metal parts retain approx 85% finish. Stock has very few dings & dents; is overall smooth with a pleasing honey brown coloration. Bore is shiny & sharp; rifling at the crown is crisp and well cared for. Mechanics are clean & crisp, and show evidence of recent cleaning. Bbl bands are blackened. Bayonet is complete & functional. 4-53128 JJW16 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1351

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1351	$4,600.00	VERY RARE MOD54 ZUNDNADELBUCHSE PIKENBUCHSE NEEDLEGUN WITH HESSIAN QUADRANT REAR SIGHT. SN 456. Cal. 14mm. This rifle is complete & all-matching down to the screwheads, including a built-in 29-1/2″ unnumbered spike bayonet which is reminiscient of the spike bayonet on the US M1888 Springfield Trapdoor rifle. SN “456” is marked on the bbl, receiver, bolt, buttplate, trigger guard assembly, bbl bands, rear sight and all screwheads. Bbl length is 29″. This rifle was made at Spandau and bears issue dates 1856 & 1857. The stock is made of walnut with Crown/FW cartouches that are clear and fairly crisp, although the 3 cartouches near the lower swing swivel are light. Rifle is unit marked on the buttplate tang “5.J.2.92”. The receiver and bolt are in the white, as are the bayonet & swivels. The bbl has been browned. Trigger guard & bbl bands are brass. PROVENANCE: Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: This rifle is in extraordinary condition, both in terms of the quality of wood, as well as metal finish and consistency of its matching numbers. Metal parts retain approx 85% finish. Stock has very few dings & dents; is overall smooth with a pleasing honey brown coloration. Bore is shiny & sharp; rifling at the crown is crisp and well cared for. Mechanics are clean & crisp, and show evidence of recent cleaning. Bbl bands are blackened. Bayonet is complete & functional. 4-53128 JJW16 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1351 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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VERY RARE MOD54 ZUNDNADELBUCHSE PIKENBUCHSE NEEDLEGUN WITH HESSIAN QUADRANT REAR SIGHT.